Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (20 August 2022)

Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 20 August 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements with regard to the infrastructure sector in India.

1. Union Budget 2022–23 this year presented a massive outlay for capital expenditure. infrastructure projects.
2. Capital expenditure on infrastructure still remains below global standard.
3. India has joined hands with regional powers to boost infrastructure sector in the country.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A) 1 & 2 Only
B) 1 & 3 Only
C) 2 & 3 Only
D) All of the above

Answer: (D)

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding All India Services (AIS)

1. The immediate control of AIS officers lies with the respective State government.
2. An AIS officer can be suspended by the state government without consulting the Union government.
3. The DoPT is the cadre controlling authority of the three AIS.

Choose the INCORRECT answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2and 3 only

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

  • The immediate control of an AIS officer lies with the respective state government.
  • An AIS officer’s suspension needs to be approved by the Union govt within 3 months.
  • DoPT is the cadre controlling authority for only the IAS.

Q3. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for:

1. Payment of compensation to the workman on account of closure or layoff or retrenchment.
2. Prior permission of appropriate Government to close down industrial establishments.
3. A system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.

Choose the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The Act also lays down:
  • The provision for payment of compensation to the workman on account of closure or layoff or retrenchment.
  • The procedure for prior permission of the appropriate Government for laying off or retrenching the workers or closing down industrial establishments
  • The actions to be taken against unfair labour practices on part of an employer or a trade union or workers.
  • The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Agriculture Sector in India:

1. Minimum Support Price is a market intervention by the Government to insure agricultural producers against any sharp rise in farm prices.
2. MSPs are announced by the Government after the sowing season but just before the procurement starts
3. It is on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

Choose the correct option below:

a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 2 and 3
c. Only 3
d. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

  • Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices.
  • MSPs are announced by the Government at the beginning of the sowing season for certain crops on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. The Election Commission is mandated to conduct free and fair elections.
2. The commission can suspend or withdraw the recognition of a recognized political party for its failure to observe the Model Code of Conduct.
3. The commission had many times used the power for deregistration of political parties.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. All of the above

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Under Article 324 of the Constitution, the Election Commission is mandated to conduct free and fair elections.
  • The commission can suspend or withdraw the recognition of a recognized political party for its failure to observe the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
  • But the commission has never exercised this power.